Dorothy Merrick Curry
Dec 5, 2021
Dorothy Merrick Curry, a lifelong resident of Great Falls, Montana passed away on December 5, 2021. Dorothy was born on December 20, 1944, to Joe and Mary Merrick in Great Falls, MT. Dorothy grew up in a large family and was known for her sense of humor and winning personality as a child. She graduated from Great Falls High School...
William "Bill" Crews
Dec 5, 2021
William “Bill” Crews went to his eternal home in Heaven on December 5, 2021, at age of 92. Bill was born in Oklahoma and went to school in California. He moved to Oregon where he married and had 4 children. In 1970 he moved to Great Falls from Kennewick, WA. In April 1971, he married Carol Swenson Obresley, blending two...
Dolly Jean Pandis
Dec 5, 2021
Dolly Jean Pandis, age 68, of Great Falls, MT passed away surrounded by her loving husband of over 50 years, Buck Pandis, and her three children, Dena, Bill, and Kelli in the early morning hours of December 5, 2021. Dolly was born on April 1, 1953, along with her twin sister, Donna, to Ernest and Helen Kunesh in Glendive, MT....
Patricia Jane Murray
Dec 4, 2021
Patricia Jane Murray passed away on December 4, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. Pat was born on July 19, 1948, in Springfield, IL. She was a deli manager, cook, waitress, and homemaker. She enjoyed decorating, jewelry, fishing, camping, traveling in her RV, and sewing. She loved watching the Steelers with her son, Gary. She had a great love for her...
Don Thrush
Dec 3, 2021
Don Thrush, 79, passed away at his home in Great Falls on December 3, 2021, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Don was born on September 8, 1942, to Earl and Louise Thrush in Sheridan, WY. He was joined a few years later by his sister, Carol. He completed junior college in Sheridan while working at his dad’s autobody...
Dennis M. Dronen
Dec 2, 2021
On December 2, 2021, Dennis M. Dronen, 74, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Masks are encouraged. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Leslie; two sons, Bradey Dronen of Washington and Jody Dronen of Colorado; two...
Audrey June (Nelson) Kelly
Dec 2, 2021
Audrey June (Nelson) Kelly ,93, gained her beloved angel’s wings on December 2, 2021, passing away peacefully after an evening of laughs and stories with her children. Audrey was born in Superior, WI and moved to Great Falls at a young age. The youngest of 6 sisters, all proud Norwegians, Audrey remained close to them her entire life.After completing high...
Arthur Lee White
Dec 2, 2021
Arthur Lee White born September 1, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2021. Janet Dailey White, his wife of 55 years, was by his side. After graduating from Dupont High School in Belle, West Virginia, Art enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was sent to Malmstrom AFB where he met and married Janet...
Mikeal Todd Pierce
Dec 2, 2021
Mikeal “Mike” Todd Peirce, age 42, left us on December 2, 2021. Mike was born November 11, 1979, in Chillicothe, MO. He graduated high school in Polo, MO. He served our country for 12 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his time in the service, he was stationed at Malstrom Air Force Base and Korea. He was deployed overseas...
Richard "Dick" Pike
Dec 2, 2021
Richard “Dick” Pike, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021. He was born February 26, 1936, in Great Falls. He enlisted in the Navy and later became a printer for the Tribune. He was also a deputy sheriff. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery....
John H. Ressler
Dec 1, 2021
John H. Ressler went to be with our heavenly father, surrounded by his family at home, on December 1, 2021. John was born September 20, 1930, in Oregon, PA.He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and worked at many military bases where he received several medals and recognitions. When John was transferred to Malmstrom Air Force...
Steven David Beattie
Nov 27, 2021
Steven David Beattie passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on November 27, 2021, at the age of 64. Steve was born on July 18, 1957, to Richard Beattie and Ida Mae Linn (Frank) Fraser. He attended Centerville school and joined the Air Force working as a plumber with the civil engineering squadron serving in Korea, Lowery AFB in Colorado,...
Thomas A. Thompson
Nov 27, 2021
Thomas A. Thompson, 89, of Ulm, former Belt resident, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Thomas was born in Belt to Thomas Horner and Louisa (Farmer) Thompson on January 25, 1932. After graduating from Belt High School in 1950, he studied electronics in Kansas City, KS.Following his time in the Air Force during the...
Gerald "Jerry" Kakalecik
Nov 26, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Kakalecik, 75, of Great Falls passed away on November 26, 2021. Jerry was born in Great Falls on July 14, 1946, to George and Inez (Dittner) Kakalecik. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1964 and soon after was drafted into the Army. Following his time in the service, he obtained his engineer’s license and spent the...
Thomas R. Osterman
Nov 25, 2021
Thomas R. Osterman, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this earthly world to join his beloved wife, JoAnn, in heaven on November 25, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. Tom was born in Great Falls on June 10, 1929, to Mary (Kelleher) and Herman Osterman of Monarch, MT. The fourth of nine children, his childhood was spent on...
John David Hofer
Nov 25, 2021
John David Hofer passed away on November 25, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on October 17, 1947, to Jacob D. and Elizabeth Hofer. He attended Chester High School, Prairie Bible Institute, and Rosedale Bible Academy. He was a farmer and rancher, religious counselor, and volunteer first responder in Chester. He was a devout...
Maynard Anthony Dalve
Nov 24, 2021
Maynard Anthony Dalve, “The (self-proclaimed) Great One,” went to his final resting place with the Lord, peacefully at the age of 94 on November 24, 2021, with his daughter by his side. A memorial service will be held on December 11, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to honor his life. Maynard was born May...
Shevy Lee Mcmahon
Nov 24, 2021
Shevy Lee McMahon, 52, of Great Falls, MT passed away November 24, 2021, from a brief illness. He was born in Fort Belvoir, VA to Greg and Linda McMahon. He was raised in Great Falls and graduated from CMR High School. He attended the University of Montana and the College of Great Falls. Shevy was employed with Great Falls Ice....
Ervin E. (Erv) Fiechtner
Nov 24, 2021
Ervin E. “Erv” Fiechtner went on his final ride the morning of November 24, 2021, at the age of 87. He passed away peacefully of natural causes with the love of his life by his side. Ervin was born on August 26, 1934, in Lehr, ND to Edward and Caroline (Kirschenmann) Fiechtner. He was the only son and middle child...
Tracy Lee Helgeson
Nov 24, 2021
Tracy Lee Helgeson passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a brief illness.She was born on July 26, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana to Robert W. and Charlotte M. Tietjen. She attended Great Falls High School, graduating in 1971 and she went on to graduate from the College of Great Falls with an English degree. She married William “Bill” W....
